Susan Sutherland Counselling

19/11/2025

14/10/2025

Most of us know someone who has a genuine fear of flying. It may be comforting to know there can be ways to help this fear and make travelling more comfortable in future.

A fear of flying is one of the most common fears that I help clients with. Here is one client's story of their experience of hypnotherapy.

www.carolynspiller.co.uk/hypnotherapy-for-fear-of-flying/

14/10/2025

11/10/2025

Some useful contact numbers. As they say, many people can be affected by global problems as well as personal ones.

This year’s theme is Mental Health in catastrophes and crises.

Crises, whether global or personal — can leave us feeling overwhelmed, unsafe, and uncertain. It’s a reminder that access to mental health support is not a luxury, but a necessity.

If you’re struggling, please know that you are not alone. Support is available:

Samaritans — Call 116 123 (free, 24/7)
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de — Call 0800 068 4141 (for under 35s, free, 24/7)
Mind — Information and support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem
nhs.uk — Call 111 for urgent mental health support

Counselling can also provide a safe space to process difficult feelings, rebuild resilience, and feel heard after a crisis.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Please share this post — you never know who might need these reminders today.

23/09/2025

It’s so important to have someone to talk to during difficult times.
Please be that all important ear to help someone in need and please reach out if you are in need.

14/09/2025

I recently saw this, shared by a friend via Donna Ashworth. It says SO much 😔

TOO MUCH PAIN

You were just in too much pain
to keep on living
I’m sorry that I only see that now.
I think your soul was just too bruised
to keep on giving
you had to end the agony somehow.

If I’d called you just once more
could I have saved you?
Would my need to have you here
be enough?
Could I have uttered some wise words
to help you push through?
How I’ll miss my wondrous
diamond in the rough.

You were wrong to think
the world is best without you
how could that be
when you were just so full of light?
I know your demons made you think
life didn’t want you
and you’d be better off surrendering
to the night.

You were just in too much pain
to keep on breaking
and I’m sorry that I didn’t
have the glue.
You smiled so wide
no one could ever see you faking
you had a way of glowing bright
that seemed so true.

So may you sleep now love
the best you’ve ever slumbered,
for you deserve to feel the peace
you’ve never had.
You fought so hard but in the end
you were outnumbered
you feel no pain now
and for that, at least

I’m glad.

Donna Ashworth

Art by the wonderful Lucy Campbell

My love to all who know this pain from inside or outside. We need one another 💔

In memory of Lauren 💛

***depreventionday ***deawareness

02/09/2025

When I post about Dad, it’s not to seek sympathy or pity. It’s my way of keeping his memory alive, of honoring the man who shaped my life in ways words can’t fully capture. Every story, every memory, every picture I share carries a piece of him, reminding me—and everyone who sees—that his love, his guidance, and his presence are never truly gone. Dad may not be here in person, but he lives on in my heart, in my actions, and in every moment I choose to remember him. ❤️

28/07/2025

Since learning about Graham Thorpe's sad su***de I have been thinking about my years volunteering with the Samaritans.
Too often I talked to people who even though they were contemplating su***de, realised that they didn't really want to die. They just wanted their life as they knew it to end!!!

It's so important to know that your life can always take a different direction.

Please seek help to do this. It is out there!! Don't go through things alone.

18/07/2025

Going through some of my old bits and pieces, I came across this. Some accurate/interesting observations 🤔